Mark Dalli's Discussions

I have 25 Adult frames to sell or trade for 10 & under equipment. I could use mini nets, new junior rackets, low compression balls, packs of string, etc. If interested, will need to be picked up…Continue

Who agrees that the courts in most tournaments are too slow? I went to a tournament in La Habra this weekend. I remember about 10 years ago 2 of my students won their open event in mens and womens, I…Continue

"I hate poly strings, Many of my string breakers have used these in hybrids to delay string breakage but I can't stand the feel. The stiff frames and combined with polys can hurt your arm. stiff strings and stiff rackets= no bueno. The speed of…"

"Edberg was a great S &V specialist. There are times when you must use your aestheticism and the grip selection may change a bit. I suggest catching the ball earlier so you aren't dealing with it so high. That will come with better…"

"Thanks my old friend Granville Swope is a tester for TW, he is another old school player 5.5. No offense just been a Professional for over 30 years and trained champions so find it funny when being debated with. The appropriate response for this…"

"the use of Western is more often used to describe a forehand. the grip you show would be called an extreme backhand grip. Anyway old school? oh you mean multidimensional yeah. I have taught Modern methods so to speak for quite some time even studied…"

"The Riggs vs BJK was an exhibition that helped people watch tennis, Riggs was already old at the time. The serena vs players in the top 1000 wouldn't be close. An idea that just won't happen. Of course she would win some points!
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"I have been in the junior development program for many years. I suggest you hit with them when ever they want you to. Weather they win or lose, try to be the same. You love them and want the best for them, I understand. By being a constant, spending…"

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USPTA and MTM certified. Nearly 30 years experience teaching all ages and levels, former college coach and captain of USA JR. Team tennis for nearly 18 years. Highly motivated, LOVES to develop players. All students have improved because I care. I am 53 years old. Formally known as "MADDOG".

Favorite pro tennis player(s):

As a youngster, Rod Laver was a favorite, very classy player.
Now roger of course. Pete was also a favorite.